FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Overhaul Procedure Steps



Engine Overhaul

To overhaul the engine, follow the sequence below.

1. Preparation For Disassembly
2. Intake Plenum Removal
3. Intake Runner Removal - Rear
4. Intake Runner Removal - Front
5. Intake Manifold Removal
6. Water Crossover Removal
7. Exhaust Manifold Removal
8. Crankcase Vent Housing Removal
9. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
10. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
11. Timing Belt Front Cover Removal
12. Timing Belt Removal
13. Camshaft Cover Removal
14. Camshaft Drive Sprocket Removal
15. Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Removal
16. Water Pump Removal
17. Timing Belt Rear Cover Removal
18. Thermostat Housing/Thermostat Removal
19. Oil Filter Housing Removal
20. Engine Oil Cooler Removal
21. Oil Pan Removal
22. Oil Pump Removal
23. Camshaft Removal
24. Cylinder Head Removal
25. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
26. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
27. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
28. Cylinder Boring and Honing
29. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
30. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
31. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
32. Piston Selection
33. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
34. Cylinder Head Disassemble
35. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
36. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
37. Cylinder Head Assemble
38. Oil Pump Disassemble
39. Oil Pump Inspection
40. Oil Pump Assemble
41. Service Prior to Assembly
42. Crankshaft Bearing Selection
43. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
44. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
45. Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installation
46. Cylinder Head Installation
47. Camshaft Installation
48. Oil Filter Housing Installation
49. Oil Pump Installation
50. Oil Pan Installation
51. Engine Oil Cooler Installation
52. Thermostat Housing/Thermostat Installation
53. Timing Belt Rear Cover Installation
54. Water Pump Installation
55. Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Installation
56. Camshaft Drive Sprocket Installation
57. Timing Belt Installation
58. Timing Belt Front Cover Installation
59. Camshaft Cover Installation
60. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
61. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
62. Crankcase Vent Housing Installation
63. Exhaust Manifold Installation
64. Coolant Bridge Installation
65. Intake Manifold Installation
66. Intake Plenum Installation
67. Thread Repair